Maternity Service - Support Services

Nambour Selangor Private Hospital’s Maternity Service offers women and their partners a comprehensive range of antenatal and postnatal support services. Services are designed to ensure couples are well prepared for and informed during pregnancy and have adequate access to support services upon leaving hospital.

The range of services available includes:

• Childbirth Education Classes
• Pre-admission and Midwives’ Clinics
• Breastfeeding Preparation workshops
• Breastfeeding Clinic
• Perinatal Support Service

If you would like to make a booking for a service or receive more information, please phone Nambour Selangor Private Hospital’s Maternity Support Services Coordinator on
07 5459 7411 between 9am-3pm Monday-Friday.

Childbirth Education Classes

Childbirth Education Classes are open to the public, and fill quickly. It is therefore advisable to book at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Our comprehensive range of childbirth education classes embody the philosophy, principles and objectives which underpin the provision of maternity care at Nambour Selangor Private Hospital.

As health care providers, our primary focus is to empower women through education. Our childbirth education classes are tailored to meet the specific needs of women and their partners.

Preparation for Childbirth – six week program
These classes are designed to meet the needs of families requiring comprehensive information across the spectrum of pregnancy, birth, and parenting. They are also ideal for families keen to establish parenting networks – especially (but not limited to) first time parents.

Attendance at these classes for women and their support partners usually commences at around 28 weeks. Content is tailored to meet the needs of the group and includes:

• Preparation for parenthood
• Planning for birth
• Labour and birth
• Active birth
• Unexpected outcomes
• Sexuality
• Your new baby
• Communicating your choices

Preparation for Childbirth – weekend condensed class
This course is ideal for families who have limited time and are unable to attend our six week program. The weekend condensed program addresses important aspects of your pregnancy and birth over a two-day period.

Refresher Program
Even families who already have a child like to brush up on their skills. This three-hour program is designed to give established families the opportunity to refresh their skills and/or enhance their knowledge base. Past experience can have a positive influence in the preparation for a new birth. Topics for discussion in this course include the presence of siblings at the birth and the dynamics of your changing family.

Vaginal Birth after Caesarean Classes
This course is designed for women who have previously had a caesarean birth but are considering a vaginal birth for their current pregnancy. At Nambour Selangor Private Hospital, our obstetricians and midwives offer positive, professional support for this birthing option. Couples who have had a satisfying vaginal birth are available to share their experiences with couples who are considering this option.

Planned Caesarean Classes – weekend condensed
This short weekend class is designed for couples who require for medical reasons, or choose, a planned caesarean birth. The content of the class offers women and their families a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of this birth choice.

Breastfeeding Preparation Workshops

Nambour Selangor Private Hospital conducts Breastfeeding Preparation workshops for parents which are facilitated by a qualified Lactation Consultant. These sessions include education and practical demonstration of optimal positioning and attachment techniques which can eliminate many of the discomforts women may experience in the early days of breastfeeding. Solutions to problems commonly encountered are also provided.

To make a booking for the Breastfeeding Preparation Workshop, please phone 07 5459 7411.

Breastfeeding Clinic

Nambour Selangor Private Hospital’s Breastfeeding Clinic offers private, one-to-one consultations with a Lactation Consultant, whose specialist guidance can help to address breastfeeding problems.

Appointments may be made by phoning the Hospital’s Maternity Support Services Coordinator on 07 5459 7411 between 9am – 3pm (Monday – Friday).

Pre-admission and Midwives’ Clinics

Midwives’ Clinic
Nambour Selangor Private Hospital prides itself on offering a unique, collaborative approach between midwives and obstetricians. Attending the Hospital’s Midwives’ Clinic can help you foster a healthy relationship with your health care providers.

Spending a focused period of time with one of our experienced midwives gives you and your partner the opportunity to discuss matters affecting your pregnancy, birth and early parenting. It is also the ideal forum to discuss birth choices, your hospital stay and planning your discharge from Hospital.

A pre-admission interview with one of Nambour Selangor Private Hospital’s midwives should be conducted by your 30th week of pregnancy. Please phone 07 5459 7411 between 9am-3pm (Monday – Friday) to arrange your interview.

Perinatal Support Service

For most women, pregnancy and childbirth are exciting and fulfilling life experiences. However, caring for babies can also be stressful. Many new mothers suffer from anxiety or depression in the early months.

A perinatal disorder can develop before birth or at anytime during the first year after the birth of your baby. It can happen with any pregnancy and is a true physical illness with psychological symptoms.

Symptoms for you and your partner to be aware of include:

• Continually feeling exhausted, depressed, anxious, angry or unable to cope with the baby and daily activities;
• Always being tired, yet unable to sleep;
• A racing mind;
• Difficulty in making simple decisions, crying uncontrollably, feeling guilty or inadequate;
• Relationship difficulties;
• Concern related to parenting such as bonding with the baby or not feeling confident about caring for the baby.

Nambour Selangor Private Hospital’s Perinatal Support Service is provided exclusively for mothers who have had, or are booked to have, their baby at Nambour Selangor Private Hospital.

The Service aims to provide early intervention assessment and treatment of perinatal disorders – those occurring in either the antenatal or postnatal period. It is staffed by a consultant psychologist and two parent support counselors.

To make an appointment, please phone 07 5459 7411 between 9am-3pm (Monday – Friday).